Police are investigating the suspicious death of an elderly resident in a nursing home in Newport News.

The inquiry follows claims by employees at James River Convalescent and Rehabilitation Center at 540 Aberthaw Avenue, that a nurse gave unauthorized medication to a 76-year-old man who died at the facility at about 4 a.m. Tuesday.

Newport News police department Lou Thurston confirmed an investigation had been launched into the claims.

The medical examiner has been called in, an autopsy has been held and police are awaiting the results of a toxicology test.

Police have asked for the investigation to be rushed and expect results in about four weeks.

HAMPTON

Democratic Committee meeting time changes

The Hampton Democratic Committee will meet at 6:30 p.m. May 13 at the Hampton Public Library, 4207 Victoria Blvd. This is a new meeting time for the group.

Don Mark, political director for the Democratic Party of Virginia, will be the guest speaker. New members are welcome. For more information, call 286-0277.

NEWPORT NEWS

Teen shot in arm after confrontation

An 18-year-old man was shot in the arm Thursday night after being confronted by nine men in the Denbigh area of Newport News on Thursday evening.

Firefighters were called to the Marriott at 8050 Harbourview Boulevard at 8:08 p.m. Firefighters arrived to find the hotel had been evacuated and a fire had broken out in a third-floor room. The fire was already out when firefighters got there. It caused about $3,000 in damage to the building and contents of the hotel, which is valued at $5 million, Suffolk fire Capt. James T. Judkins Jr. said.

NORFOLK

Kaine to speak at NSU graduation Saturday

Gov. Timothy M. Kaine will deliver the commencement address at Norfolk State University's commencement ceremonies at 10 a.m. Saturday in William "Dick" Price stadium on the main campus.

More than 750 students will participate, earning associate's, bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees. They begin their procession into the stadium at 9:30 a.m.

HAMPTON

HU ROTC to celebrate 60th anniversary

The Hampton University Army ROTC will celebrate the 60th anniversary of its first officer commissioning Saturday. At least two members of the original class of 1948 will be present and honored at the event. Four cadets will be commissioned at this year's ceremony, which will begin at 11 a.m. in Armstrong Hall's Little Theater. Cadets who will become officers are: Charles F. Smith IV Craig R. Rainer, Crystal A. Ullauri and Alvin K. Wilkins. For more information, call 727-5245.

SUFFOLK

Man sentenced to 7 years for shooting

A 20-year-old Suffolk man was sentenced to seven years in prison for shooting a man. Traytum Xavier Williams was accused of shooting a person who was in a car July 22. Deputy Commonwealth's Attorney Will H. Jamerson said someone else had a disagreement with the person Williams ended up shooting.

Suffolk Circuit Court Judge Westbrook Parker sentenced him to 19 years but suspended all but seven.

Williams wailed when he heard his sentence, and bailiffs had to pull him out of his chair and escort him from the courtroom as Williams spewed obscenities.